The Board of Education has discussed the challenges at Rundlett Middle School for years. After numerous studies and reports, the Board decided to build a new building instead of renovation. While renovation can often be less costly, due to the age of Rundlett, its mid-century construction and the multiple systems in failure, the cost is similar to new construction.
It’s not as simple as replacing a few walls or windows. Major renovations trigger full compliance with today’s building codes—including structural upgrades, accessibility standards, energy efficiency, life safety systems and reinforcing walls and roofs to meet seismic and wind load codes.
The result would be a very expensive old building.
Renovation Is Not a Option – PDF